Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very small. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting.
Not all women get symptoms. It can cause your period to be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow. You can test for pregnancy to ease your mind if you don't get your period within two weeks, but based on what you told me, the risk is low.
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Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very small. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting.
Not all women get symptoms. It can cause your period to be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow. You can test for pregnancy to ease your mind if you don't get your period within two weeks, but based on what you told me, the risk is low.
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